You might think that all of the paramitas that we have studied so far lead to this one, the perfection of wisdom. While we have studied them in the order of generosity, ethics, patience, diligence, concentration, and now, wisdom, it is true that the can be studied and practiced in any order. Not only that, […]
Bounce Back BIG in 2015
January 5, 2015 by
I have the most incredible (free) gift for you today. If I could have magically created the most life-changing gift you could receive this year, this would be it! Wow! It’s a BRAND NEW, hot off the presses eBook that is a must-read if you want 2015 to be your biggest and best year EVER! […]
Loving Kindness Blessings for 2015
January 1, 2015 by
These loving kindness blessings for 2015 came to me in an email from a friend. I altered them a bit to fit the spirit of the New Year and Meditation Practices. Enjoy and pass on! May you let go of all thoughts of limitation and stop settling for less than you are worth. May you […]
The Kingdom of God is Now or Never
December 26, 2014 by
This lovely video, with its beautiful lotus flowers and plum blossoms, comes from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the nuns of Plum Village. The chant reminds us that the Kingdom of God is now or never! We may think that the Kingdom of God or the Pure Land of the Buddha is something in […]
Compassion and Love
December 25, 2014 by
Merry Christmas These words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama are about compassion and love. They are perfect words to contemplate as you open your gifts of luxury. Contemplating compassion for all beings is an important aspect of Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards Men and Women. When you open your presents, please be aware of […]
Plan B for Saving Civilization
December 22, 2014 by
I just watched a movie last night that moved me to tears. It was called, “Journey To Planet Earth – Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization” on PBS narrated by Matt Damon. The 1.5 hour documentary featured Lester Brown. Plan B for saving civilization is offered as an alternative to, guess what, Plan A: business […]
Irish Blessing Honoring National Friendship Week
December 19, 2014 by
This Irish blessing honoring National Friendship Week dropped in my inbox this morning. I have seen it before, and it is worth sharing. His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby […]
The Gift of Justice
December 13, 2014 by
Mary Talbot wrote an interesting article on the gift of justice (No Justice, No Peace) on Tricycle.com. The article is about lawyers and judges who practice the dharma. Mary Talbot’s articles appear frequently in Tricycle Magazine. The current issue (Winter 2014) has an interesting article titled, “The Joy of No Sex” which I enjoyed very […]
Eating Mindfully With The Sangha Of All Sentient Beings
December 12, 2014 by
[Editor’s note: This article by Lyn Fine is a summary of a Day of Mindfulness that took place on Sunday, December 7, 2014 sponsored by Mindful Peacebuilding. The facilitators were Dr. Jina Shah, M. D., John Salerno-White, Judy Seicho Fleischman. Jina Shah, an international public health physician, was raised as a vegetarian with the nonviolent […]
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
December 6, 2014 by
In the words of Jesus, we are taught to love our neighbors as ourselves. These days, many people are so miserable that they don’t love themselves. Instead, they find someone else to blame and go off to create more misery for other people. The are caught in a self-destructive cycle of self-hate and don’t even […]
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